(String Letter Publishing). Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of leading instrument makers, repairers and musicians, this is the one comprehensive guide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protecting any violin, from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, it covers topics including: selecting the proper instrument and bow, understanding common repairs, finding the right maker, guarding against theft, getting a good setup, protecting your violin, choosing a case, and more.
This is the book that should come with your violin. Written by a team of experts this is an essential guide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protect any violin from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. This indispensable reference is written without jargon and is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings. The violin crosses the boundaries between high society and grassroots communities, is included in almost every genre of music from classical to jazz and folk. This book contains a wealth of information and advice for anyone who owns a violin and is a handy reference for the fundamentals that every violin owner ought to know.
(Technical Reference). A must for instrument owners, this guide provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for bow rehairing, repair and restoration of the violin, viola, cello and string bass. Features more than 100 richly detailed illustrations!
Drawing on the experience and expertise found in a traditional English repair and restoration shop, the Violin Manual is a fully illustrated guide to the maintenance, repair and restoration of these beautiful instruments. With guidance divided into ‘basic’, ‘intermediate’ and ‘advanced’ sections, this manual will prove valuable to a wide spectrum of people, from violinists who want to do simple maintenance on their own instruments to those wishing to become expert restorers. All violinists will find this book absorbing and enlightening.
“The Secrets of Violin Playing” is a classic guide to playing the violin, dealing with every aspect from care and maintenance of the instrument to mastering the basics and avoiding common problems. It contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to novice players, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage violin literature. Contents include: “The Purpose of the Work”, “Violin Players”, “The Trifler”, “The Showy Player”, “The Model Player”, “Holding the Violin”, “Chin-Rests (illustrated)”, “The Spoon, Double Ridge, Spohr, Adjustable Voigt's Shoulder, and New Vulcanite Chin-Rests”, “Their Advantages and Disadvantages Analysed and Explained”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.
This book contains 41 chapters of detailed repair description, 125 photographs, 60 technical illustrations, & a pattern pocket with 18 patterns. Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies. A review in the international magazine THE STRAD begins, "This is an impressive looking & important book for violin makers. Produced by two of the world's leading practitioners of the craft of violin restoration, it sets out to describe the techniques used in their workshops & to make these techniques available to the violin maker who lacks easy access to training in restoration workshops." The bulletin of the Violin Society of America states, "This long-awaited text presents the art & science of violin repair in a manner so clear in its concept & so unambiguous in its language that it is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. This book should rapidly become a vital reference work for violin makers everywhere." Published & distributed by the authors, 627 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004.
An owner's manual for fiddlers, this guide covers basic instrument maintenance, upkeep and adjustment. It offers rules for preserving instruments and preventing costly damage. It discusses fiddle history and construction, explaining the differences between fiddles and violins. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to change strings and replace fine tuners. It covers cleaning and minor home repairs, including adjusting and replacing bridges. It discusses when to change strings and rehair the bow, explaining what matters require the care of an expert repair person. It explains ways to customize tone and playability. Additional sections treat valuation and appraisals, tips for buying fiddles, and ways to find good dealers and repair people. A glossary defines technical terms.-basic rules for avoiding costly damage-how fiddles are built-essential accessories-recommended accessories-cleaning, changing strings, adjusting the bridge-replacing fine tuners-fixing sticking and slipping pegs-when to rehair the bow-customizing tone and volume-buzzes and rattles-finding good dealers and repair people-tips on buying-explanation of valuation
(Unlocking the Masters). The life and music of Richard Strauss (1864-1949) span what was arguably the most turbulent period in human history, encompassing the Franco-Prussian War, the unification of Germany, and two world wars. He was one of the very last composers to have started his career in service to the old European aristocracy, but near the end of his life, the continent lay in shambles, and he faced financial ruin even as he remained Germany's greatest living composer. Virtually from the day they were written, Strauss's tone poems from the late nineteenth century works such as Don Juan , Till Eulenspiegel , Also Sprach Zarathustra , and Death and Transfiguration have been repertory standards. So have the operas Salome , Elektra , and Der Rosenkavalier . And yet a tremendous quantity of very good music, both early and late, has only recently come to the attention of musicians and music lovers alike. This "owner's manual," accompanied by full-length audio tracks, surveys all the major works with orchestra: symphonies, concertos, tone poems, operas, ballets, suites, and songs. Many of them will be new even to listeners familiar with the popular pieces, part of a vast legacy of immaculately crafted, beautiful music that deserves to be rediscovered and treasured.
Turn notes on a staff to notes on your strings Establish good body position, bowing, and fingering techniques Explore different styles and legendary composers Draw beautiful sounds from your violin! While learning the violin is a formidable goal, you don't have to be a music genius to grasp the basics. And with practice, the payoff will be music to your ears—plus a world of musical opportunity. This book starts you on the path to mastering the instrument that is central to musical cultures throughout the world. Playing along with the lessons in this friendly step-by-step guide will take you from first notes to performing entire songs—and you'll be glad you added this string to your bow! Inside... Choose your instrument Hold your violin correctly Play scales and chords Understand notation Master different music styles Tune and care for your instrument Find practice files online
